https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/191: LPE in snapd and other vulnerabilities
Published Jul 21, 2026
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Affected Software
2 affected components
Canonical snapd snap-confine=2.76.1
Canonical snapd=2.61.4ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm4, =2.61.4ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm4, =2.67.1+20.04ubuntu1~esm3, =2.76+ubuntu22.04.1, =2.76+ubuntu24.04.1, =2.76+ubuntu26.04.3
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-8933?
CVE-2026-8933 has a CVSS score indicating it is a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-8933?
To mitigate CVE-2026-8933, update the snapd and snap-confine software to the latest versions provided by Canonical.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-8933?
CVE-2026-8933 affects the Canonical snapd and snap-confine software.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8933?
CVE-2026-8933 is classified as a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability.
5
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-8933?
No, CVE-2026-8933 does not require user interaction to be exploited.